Unfortunately WMC is one of the few options that works for PC/Ceton Cablecard tuner integration so yet again someone is making it more difficult for legitimate users to obtain content. Instead this will drive people to Usenet/BitTorrent and free media library solutions like XBMC. Microsoft needs people to have more reasons to use their platforms these days, not less.

I went to the dark side a long time ago myself after fiddling with every legit media platform you can imagine. It was a nightmare of compatibility problems and I think we spent a few thousand on both software, different addin cards and etc. Now we're strictly Usenet/OTA and never been happier with our media setup. They really need to make it easier for people.